Natural Cures for
Yeast Infection
When you suffer from a yeast
infection, chances are your doctor will prescribe a topical
ointment or pills from your local drugstore. But these
prescription medications aggravate the yeast infection by
helping spread the yeast-like fungi Candida albicans even more.
Here are a few natural cures for yeast infection that
affective.
The first cure if you want to
call it that is prevention via proper hygiene.
Yeast infections spread primarily by not being careful. Be
cautious if you are in contact with a yeast infection sufferer
or to chemicals which can trigger yeast infection. So that
means no lending of personal belongings, and get rid of expired
products properly.
The second preventative cure
is living a healthy lifestyle. Minimize
drinking alcohol and test your tap water to make sure it is
safe. Also, stress is a trigger for many problems including
yeast infections so set aside time to relaxation and get enough
sleep.
The next cure is to avoid
ingesting drugs of any kind if possible. Antibiotics kill the
good as well as the bad bacteria that monitor the growth of
Candida albicans. Other medications to avoid include birth
control pills, immuno-suppressants and steroids.
One very effective cure is a
strict regiment diet as suggested by your
doctor. The standard Candida diet forbids affected individuals
from eating the following foods:
Sugars
possibly to the point that even fruit may not be
allowed.
Food containing high
yeast and mold content, like peanuts, cheese,
melons and dried fruit.
Dairy
products including milk and foods with high lactose
content.
This diet allows only the
following:
Water, herbal teas, all
vegetables, meat, poultry, fish and legumes.
Whole grains like millet,
brown rice and oatmeal are also allowed.
Probiotic supplements and
possibly apples, blueberries, cherries and other
berries.
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Always reading the food labels is
important for the cure to take effect. You have to be aware of
what you are putting into your body. Sticking to this clean
diet even after the symptoms disappear not only boosts your
immune system, but also curbs the Candida albicans population
boom by reintroducing friendly bacteria into your
body.
One way to relieve a yeast
infection is to apply natural anti fungal agents like garlic
paste, extra-virgin coconut oil and diluted tea tree oil
directly on your skin. Grape seed extract and tannins from tea
and condiments fight chronic infections easily.
Women who have vaginal yeast
infections may find relief with few drops of diluted tea tree
oil or a dollop of yogurt. Application should be applied at
least twice a day by inserting a tampon with either oil or
yogurt into the vagina. This remedy must be continued one day
after the symptoms are gone.
Ingesting licorice helps
sufferers of endocrine yeast infection by stimulating hormones
without causing any side effects. This sweet also counteract
the estrogen loss experienced by women with vaginal yeast
infection through the release of estrogen-like friendly
steroids.
Another great cure for yeast
infections is taking in electrolyte-heavy drinks. To make your
own, squeeze in half a lemon in a glass of filtered water, then
add 1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt. Drink it six times during
the day, with three of those six times with your
meals.
Cleansing your colon naturally
washes out toxins made by Candida albicans and also makes the
digestive system receptive to friendly bacteria. Recipes vary,
but they usually involve a mixture of garlic or garlic extract,
cayenne peppers, apple cider or apple cider vinegar, and the
spicy oregano oil.
So there you
have a few natural cures for yeast infection. These are not the
only cures available, but these have been proven to work from
time to time. Do some research, and you will find one which
works best for you.
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